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Wedding Guest Attire for Men

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Posted by leyn on March 12, 2010 – 5:00 pm
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Dear Leyn,

I am Mark, 24 years old stands 5′9, kailangan ko ng tulong sa isusuot ko sa wedding ng friend ko. I will be a guest and the dress code is formal afternoon gagawin ang wedding. My friend told me that I can sport a smart casual attire, my only problem is I am on the stocky or chubby side type. Lagi akong disaster pagdating sa fashion, di ko alam ang tamang isusuot. Nakita ko yung mga previous posts for smart casual attires and medyo for lean guys yun. I attached here the photo na nakita ko sa web, dyan ako kumuha ng idea. FYI di ako fan ng tucked polo or shirts.

Thank you very much and I appreciate the time and effort. Goodluck and God Bless.

Dear Mark,

I hope my response is not yet late in time for the wedding. Well first, I’m unsure with the venue of the wedding (air-conditioned or open area) so we’ll just prioritize fashion instead of comfort, ‘k.

Buti nalang tucking in of shirt is not your thing because it will just show a division between your upper half and legs. I think your prospect outift (image attached) is all right and can go together with your fuller physique particularly the folded up sleeves. The idea of wearing a polo with front pockets is better if you plan to wear a skinny tie. It won’t make you look too corporate or an encyclopedia agent. Pick soild neutral colors (gray shades) aside from white.

For an added flare to your plain looking top, use a skinny tie with textured colors with the same color shade of your shirt. Just in case the wedding will be held in closed halls, then you can consider wearing a slimming blazer and plain shirt as undergarment. The fabric of the blazer should be crisp to avoid folds and bulkiness. The style is apt for formal events without looking too geeky. Whether you decide to wear a blazer or shirt, stick with the 3/4 style of sleeves.

Match your attire with a pair or loafers or plimsolls. Black is classic but I suggest a lighter color like brown or taupe.

Your built may look heavy but your tall height balances it off. So focus on emphasizing your tall height with clothes that outlines your height.

Good luck too!

Love Lots,

Leyn

Graduation Attire

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Posted by leyn on January 19, 2010 – 6:34 pm
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Dear leyn sosyalera,

Hi I’m tet and I’m a public school teacher. Nabasa ko ang mga emails sayo sa net, well accidentally nagsurf ako sa net to look for  a dress not only dress but also designs and the in colors for this year. I’m a grade six teacher and its a problem to decide what color and design to choose. My co-teachers now are planning for our dress and we want it simple but elegant since we’re grade six teachers we want it to be stunning on that special event. Last year dress ang suot namin and the color is magenta, with shawl nga un eh kaso were not comfortable at isa pa mejo may kamahalan. Gusto namin ay magagamit namin in any occassion or events sa school namin. So now we decided to use pants and blouse but the thing is we don’t know what kind of design that fits on us especially I’m fat. I hope you can help me in this problem, because graduation is fast approaching so we need to decide before the time comes.

Aside from that, ilang kasamahan namin ay matnda na and sana makapagbigay ka ng designs that is really suits to us. Even for boys also, can you give suggestions dress for them.

Thanks and I hope you can help me in this problem.

More power to you.

tet

Dear tet,

Since we have to take in consideration the age range for the outfit, the style should be simple and can flatter any shape. As you have experienced before, using a shawl feels uncomfortable and old-school so don’t do the same mistake. Just in case you decided to stick on wearing a dress, come up with styles that are not body fitting (like bodycons and pencil skirts). Here are some examples:

What’s good about these styles is that they fit any body type, hide flabs, big arms and straight figures. Hindi rin tatagal ang paggawa for bulk orders because of its simple design.

Include 3/4 Tunics on your list if it’s okay for everyone to wear tops with longer sleeves. A straight or empire cut top can be matched with black leggings instead of slacks. Just add accents on the neckline like ribbons and ruffles. The downside is, this fashion is seems ordinary and doesn’t look that formal.

The blouse & pants attire may be too casual so I suggest that you concentrate on designing details on the blouse’s sleeves and neckline. Allow some space on the chest part for jewelries/necklace. Here’s sample of a chic design:

For boys, all I can think of is a semi-formal shirt with mandarin collar.

I remember that we were assigned to design our graduation blouse for the Baccalaureate Mass few years ago. We searched for a prospect blouse that we can use as a pattern then bought 1 sample for the seamstress. If you’re running out of ideas then do the same. Looking for styles in actual can help you easily decide than starting from scratch.

I hope this helped a bit. :)

Love Lots,

Leyn

Smart Casual Men

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Posted by leyn on November 12, 2009 – 6:22 pm
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Dear Sosyalera,

Hi, first of all. I’m a fan. hehe

I would like to ask for a trend tip from you for this holiday season since we don’t have winter here in Phil. What style do Filipinos have this season?

Also, I recently read about you email sender about smart casual clothing tips. coincidentally I was wondering of the same thing so i allegedly read it, but no tips were found for men. that’s why I wrote.

I work for a business outsourcing company as a lead generation specialist. I lead a small group of 6 people but we’re just of the same age (some are even older than me). our dress code is smart casual, but i don’t want to look too simple and too corporate with my appearance. I usually gear up a shirt and a blazer/jacket or sometimes printed long sleeves on jeans these past few days. my personal style is on the rugged-vintage-punk-edgy side and I love to experiment with clothing styles and accessories(recently i bought a plum and cream stripes scarf).

I’m a 21yo guy, 5′8 and slim med. built body. I’d like to know more from your point of view.

Thanks and more power!!!

adrian

Dear adrian,

We all know that a couple of typhoons destructed our country so apparently, Christmas season for this year started quite late. People are still in the recovering process and most of us are trying to lessen our expenses but without neglecting the spirit of the season. Relating to fashion, people now settle for simple but elegant styles to avoid over spending. Nearly everyone’s trying to be practical and creative in re-using some old clothes. No worries because even on the latest runway reports, neutrals and simple pieces are worn together to form a fashion.

3/4 Shirts

I don’t see anything wrong with your typical outfit but your taste with colors, quality and combination judges it all. Start with collecting shirts with solid shades. Solid-colored Tops can be easily matched with other clothes like jackets, ties and scarf. If you don’t want to look too corporate nor casual, then you have to fold your long-sleeves in 3/4.

Jackets

I hope we can soon feel the cold Christmas breeze so we can use our fashionable coats and jackets. Blazers are okay even with jeans. But there are still other styles out there that surpass the casual look but don’t appear too formal like the Two-breasted style Coat.

Neck Ties

Thin Neck Ties are trendy. They look modern than the usual 3.75” wide ties. Also, make sure to pick the reversible design so can you have two prints in one tie.

Skinny Belts

Same with belts. Skinny width belts are in.

Shoes

Your shoes also carry the entire outfit so start collecting pairs with quality. Aside from the classic black leather, Boats Shoes are must-haves this season. You have to invest on seamless looking shoes. You’re no longer in college so quit the dirty type of sneakers.

Body Bags

Doctor bags are useful and spacious but if you’re not comfortable bringing one, spot for an over-sized Canvas Body Bag for everyday use. It will be good enough for your laptop, books and gym clothes without looking too metrosexual.

Accessories

Who says wearing jewelries and baubles are just for ladies? Men should also have their own set accessories. A silver or vintage watch plus white gold chain bracelet can add classiness to your simple clothing.

To sum it up, I’m just recommending neutral colors, simple pieces and materials that don’t easily get creases. These are just like my suggestions with the winter clothing I posted before, minus the thick fabric of course. Don’t combine clothing as if there’s too much going on. Avoid shirts/jackets with too many extra pockets. You can experiment but don’t exaggerate.

Thank you so much for reading my blog. More power din. Lol. :)

Love Lots,

Leyn

Autumn Winter

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Posted by leyn on October 5, 2009 – 9:04 am
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Dear Sosyalera,

Malapit na mag-autumn dito sa lugar namin at kasunod na neto ang winter. Ano ba ang usong trend ngayon for this season? Gusto ko na kasi magpalit ng wardrobe dahil nakakasawa na rin yung mga bulky-type-jackets. Naghahanap rin ako ng alternative sa denim jeans. Wala kasing uniform sa school ko tapos lagi lang ako naka-maong na pantalon.

Pwede ka ba mag-suggest ng mga magagandang coats, leather/casual jackets, hoodies, cardigans FOR MEN etc.? I usually buy my clothes from TOPMAN and Urban Outfitters.

Thanks a lot!

-Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,

Basing on the latest vogue from 2009 A/W runways, neutral colors and bold prints are all the rage. I’d be suggesting that you stick with the classic looks appropriate in school. Be fashionable yet think that you’re not attending a party or concert. With your case, it’s better not to catch much attention but pick clothes that you can effectively mix and match to maximize your school attire closet.

Cardigans: Classic V-neck type / Exact Fit / Neutral Colors

Coats: Hoodies / Double Breasted Coats

Style and Prints: Checkered / Funnel Neckline

Trousers: Dark Colored Pants

If you’re fed up with the usual bulky jacket, then avoid the nylon or leather materials which are prone to folds and creases.

To complete the outfit, gear yourself with a dark colored doctor’s bag. With regards to footwear, moccasin type of shoes is now fully fashioned to match any clothing without getting too corporate. If you feel awkward with the Native American feeling, then leather boat shoes, pointed lace ups or your classic white sneakers can also be your options.

I guess I don’t have to elaborate each piece since the concept of “classic grays and neutrals” is already understood. :)

Inggit ako. Sana may winter din dito. Hehe.

Love Lots,

Leyn

Staying Fab w/ Flabs

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Posted by leyn on February 7, 2009 – 8:53 am
Filed under LGBT, men's clothing

hi leyn,

good day!

just started reading your blog and i noticed that you are good in noticing the latest fashion do’s and don’ts, runway looks and don’t-try-this on your next nightout look. Which brings me to why im sending this letter. Call me PICKY-EATER. I’m 22 y.o. Gay male from cebu, a nurse turned billing adviser for a telecommunications company abroad (outsourced-callcenter baby), and im borderlining chubby vs. obesity. I tried to lose weight but i still got a long way to go. Which now brings me to this email. I would like to ask you stuff regarding Clothes that would look good, err great on me, as you know the fashion industry is not that Kind to people who are plus-sized or a bit too JUICY. please indicate trends that would TRY to complement me, my body in general.

thanks… Ü

jeRemiAh

Dear jeRemiAh,

Actually, plus size figured bodies can also wear the latest trends but you just have to know the cut, style and colors. Like it’s recommended to wear a cardigan instead of an old school bulky jacket – though its design should be vertically inclined. The tips below are mentioned in general because fashion trends change every now and then. You just have to know the ABCs of plus size clothing:

Avoid wearing two contrasting colors like blue jeans and an orange top. Pairing such colors emphasizes your middle part. Stick with dark pants and go neutral with your upper body. Looks boring, but at least quite effective.

It’s really not good for plus size people wearing solid bright colored apparel. Aside from the fact that it shows more fabric stretches, it doesn’t camouflage your figure as a whole. And speaking of bright colors, avoid soild purple. Big purple shirts look so Grimace.

Lines and stretches can show off your flabs so it’s not recommended to wear anything spandex. Shop for clothes with substantial fabrics that stay in shape. If you wear shirts a lot, try to be particular with texture and thickness. A polo shirt in Lacoste is a good example, though you don’t have to spend like 3k per garb. You just have to be keen with quality.


V-Neck tops show some chest and neck part and 3/4 sleeves are recommended than shorter sleeves to hide unwanted fatty arms.

Everyone already knows that horizontal stripes make us look wider. If you really dig for prints when buying clothes, just be picky and look for chevron patterns with V shaped graphics.

Inclining style with your profession, it won’t hurt if you put some corporate touch with your clothing. Buy hip length blazers that perfectly fit on you. Wearing blazer adds lining on your chest-torso part and buttoning can hide bulges. Vests and waist length jackets aren’t plus size friendly because it will make your body look “boxed type”. Hooded cardigans are also good replacements for your huge-looking sporty jacket.

With pants, skinny jeans aren’t that big-sized-figure flattering so you have to stick with the straight-cut style. Choose trousers with vertical linings that exactly fit without flare.  With shorts, buy the knee-length ones and avoid Capri pants.

Quit the manly jordan rubber shoes and square tipped loafers. Since lace-ups are in, these kind of pair complement a heavy figure. The slim structure of a lace-up/plimsoll shoe doesn’t make your footwear part bulky.

Let’s admit that whatever apparel we’re in, it doesn’t totally cheat our figure. As I always say, I suggest that you have to invest on quality clothing and look sophisticated as much as possible. Citing locally, Raymond Gutierrez dresses well regardless of his big built. Rumors say he’s gay, but we don’t care. It’s obvious that he’s plus sized BUT people are more excited to see what he’s wearing. You need to have this kind of intuition. Love your body and just add vanity. Also, good physical impression starts with a light aura, smart posture and a contagious smile. :D

Thanks dear.

Love Lots,

Leyn